Answers AFC AP English Language and Composition B4 Modifiers and Parenthetical ElementsQuestion 2

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Modifiers and Parenthetical Elements

Question 2 • AFC AP English Language and Composition B4

Powell uses the participial phrase "sending him walking and tripping toward his own bench” primarily to

Answer

A

emphasize the series of effects created by the subject’s actions.

B

contrast the subject’s relative emotional state with others’.

C

show the restraint with which the subject acts.

D

create a feeling of passivity and inaction.

E

underscore a feeling of purpose and intention.

Explanation

The phrase “sending him walking and tripping” describes what happens as a result of the subject’s actions. The paired verbs show a sequence of physical effects, rather than emphasizing anyone’s emotional state, restraint, or inaction. Thus, the phrase primarily emphasizes the series of effects created by the subject’s actions.

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